A Look at the NFL Records and Milestones in Play for Week 18

While it appears Saquon Barkley won’t get a chance to make history, there are lots of other NFL records that could be broken in Week 18

Kamari Lassiter #4 of the Houston Texans tackles Derrick Henry #22 of the Baltimore Ravens during the second quarter at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on Dec. 25, 2024. Tim Warner/Getty Images

Philadelphia Eagles fans, and NFL fans as a whole, who were looking forward to Saquon Barkley potentially breaking Eric Dickerson’s single-season record for rushing yards had to be disappointed to learn that Barkley is unlikely to play in Week 18, with the Eagles locked into the No. 2 playoff seed.

However, many other NFL records and player milestones are still at stake in the final week of the 2024 NFL regular season. Here are some to keep an eye on involving both players and teams.

Derrick Henry Versus Father Time

Derrick Henry turns 31 on Saturday, which is also the day Baltimore faces the Cleveland Browns. Being over 30 was once seen as a death knell for a running back, but Henry is knocking on NFL history.